Minutes 70-08-24MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
August 24, 3_970
IRe regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:15 p.mo,
on Monday, August 24, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, California, with Mayor John Kanel presiding.
PRESENT.~ Councilmen Harvey, Kenode and Kanel
ABSENT: Co,mcilmen Lacayo and Roberrs
Also present were Administrative Assistant Gene Poetthat, City Attorney James E.
E~ickson end the following members of the City Staff: Dunlap, Schatzeder,
Nudson and G~iseom~
MINUTE
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanode and unanimously
carried [o approve the Minutes of the AdJ ourned ~gular Meeting of August 10, 1970
as matled~
It was m~.ved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried =c consider the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 10, 1970 at
[he Regular Meeting of the City Council scheduled for September 14, 1970.
Discussion was held relative :o the naming Df the park which will be included
in the development of the Baroldi property, and it was the general opinion of
the Ci~ Council that this matter be considered at a future meeting when all
Councilmen are present~
It' was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
taxtied to prDceed to Stem No 1 on the agenda at this time~
CONSIDERA~iON OF AWARD O'F CONTRACT FOR 1970 WEED ABATEMEN~ PROGRAM, ~HA~E II:
The Administrative Assistant presented a report dated August 19, 1970 from the
Pablic Works Director, which indicated that recent inspection of vacant parcels
within the City indicates that there is a sub s'Cantial recurrent growth of tumble
weeds and other weeds which should be declared a public nuisance and removed.
The zapzrt further indicated that bids fc.r the 1970 Weed Abatement Program,
Phase II, were received in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday,
August 19~ 1970~ Outlined in the report were the results of the bids submitted~
in response to an inquiry from Councilmen Harvey, the Public Works Director
stated that Edwin Weber, who submitted the lowest bid, has previously performed
this type of work for the City.
I[ was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Kanode to determine
that the lowest and best bid was submitted by Edwin Weber in the amount of $5,286
and that the contract be awarded to Edwin Weber, 8472 Rembrandt Drive, Huntington
Beach~ California as per their proposal dated August 19, 1970. The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES ~ 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES .~ 0 COUNCILMEN:
AB SENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode and Kanel
None
Lacayc and Robe~ts
CONSIDERATION OF AW4RDOF.CQNTRACT FOR AIR-CONDITIONING AND~HEAT!NGEQ~IPMENT
~A/NTENANCE~ The Administrative Assistant reviewed a report dated August 20, 1970,
from the Finance Director, which outlined the bids which were received by the City
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ior the maintenance program of the air-conditioning and heating equipment for the
period of September 1, 1970 through August 31, 1971o The report stated that the
Building Superintendent closely supervises the work performed under this contract,
in accordance with detailed specifications, and in keeping with the policy that a
sound preventive maintenance program will provide considerable savings in the re-
placement of expensive parts.
k was m~ved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Fanode that the
contract be awarded to Stephens' Heating and Air-Conditioning, 8234 Haseltine
Greens, Buena Park, California, the lowest responsible bidder, for maintenance
of the air-conditioning and heating equipment at the Civic Center facilities,
Library, and Teen Center in the base amount of $2,460 per year, upon receipt of a
parfornu~Ice bond acceptable to the City effective September 1, 1970. The motion was
dnanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode and Kanel
None
Lacayo and Roberrs
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Mayor announced that all matters listed on the agenda
under "CONSENT CALENDAR" were to be considered by the Council as routine and
snorted by one motion approving the Recommendation on the Administrative Report
concerning this matter~ He further advised that any item listed under the consent
calendaI could be removed at the request of a Councilman.
was ir~ved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to approve Items Nob 3, 4 and 5 on the consent calendar.
Item Noo 3: Notice from the Alcoholic Beverage Control for the transfer of an
On-Sale Beef License at 6395 Ball Road.
Re~ormna~datien: That the City receive and file this notice.
item Not 4: Request to participate in B~ena Park's 13th Annual Silverado Days
P~rade.
Reccnmendation: That the City Council refer this item to the Cypress Chamber of
Commerce to determine whether or not they wish to participate in this activity~
Z~e__m Nol 5~ Receipt of Orange County Mosquito Abatement Committee Minutes of
meeting held on July 16, 1970o
Re~onmendation: That the City Council receive and file the Orange County
Mosquito Abatement Committee Minutes of its meeting held on July 16, 1970.
It was the general opinion of the City Council to proceed to Item No. 8 on the
agenda at this time, as Items No~ 6 and 7 are Public Hearings, scheduled to be
heid at 8:00 p~m.
CONSIDERATION OF TR~FIC S~G~A~. INDICATION~ - STANDARDS, CERRITOS AVENUE AND
WALKER STREET: The Public Works Director reviewed a report dated August 17, 1970,
which outlined the various studies which have been conducted pertaining to the
placement of signal indications, and listed the controller requirements. Attached
to the report were plans which indicated the changes which will be made in
a~cordance with the additional lane to he added on the forthcoming Cerritos
Avenue Improvement Project~
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Kanel, the Public Works Director explained
that the report had been prepared to provide information only, as Councilman
Harvey and Councilman Roberrs had expressed concern that the signal at the
intersection of Walker and Cerritos might be somewhat confusing.
In answer t.o a question from Councilman Harvey, the Public Works Director
indicated that the situation at the intersection will be partially improved
when the Cerritos Street improvements are completedJ however, the problem would
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not be completely corrected until the City acquires full right of way o~
Cerritoso
Councilma~ Harvey stated that he felt the signallight at the southwest corner
could be confusing to south bound traffic, and then pointed out the area of
concern on a diagram to the Public Works Director and the Traffic Engineering
Assistant ~ Following discussion, it was agreed that the Public Works Department
would place an additional sign on the signal post at the southwest comer, stating
that a left turn may be made on a green arrow only, which should help to eliminate
any poesible confusion at the intersection o
CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH THE CYP.P~.~ qHAMBm qF.COM~E..RCE: The
Administrative Ase{stan~ 'presen't~d a report' dated August 20, 1970 which indicated
that the City Council at its regular meeting of July 27, 1970, extended the
existing contract with the Cypress Chamber of Co~mnerce for a 30-day period, which
is due to expire on August 31, 1970o The report further indicated that as of this
date, the Coumcil Committee has not yet received all of the information requested
of the Chamber of Commerce in order to complete a full report to the City Council°
Pollowing discussion, it'was m~ved by Councilmsm Harvey, seconded by Councilman
Ks_node and unanimously carried to approve a 30-day extension of the contract
bezween the City and the Cypress Chamber of Commerce on the same terms and conditions
as the existing contract, to e~pire on Sop=ember 30, 1970.
At this time, it was moved by Councilman Kaaode and seconded by Council~ Harvey to
consider Item No~ I0 on the agenda at 8~00 aom~, on Monday, August 31, 1970. The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
AB SET:
3 COUNCILMEN
0 COUNCILMEN
2 COUNCILMEN
Ha'trey, Kenode and Kanel
None
Lacayo and Roberrs
CONSIDERATION OFAPPROVAL OF COMRC!AL W~ILRANT LISTL[0R WARRANTS NO. 24725 THROUGH
24853: It was moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Council~ Harvey to
approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants No~ 24725 through 24853 in the
total amount of $72,080.12 ~ The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kaaode and Kanel
None
Lacayo and Roberrs
STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS:
Councilma~ Ita=vey indicated that a citizen~s committee is forming among the
residents on Jusmita Street who wish to protest the use of Juanits Streetby
students attending the Cypress College, who apparently have been exceeding the
speed limit in the area~
The Administrative Assistant indicated that this matter has been before the
Ad~iso~y Traffic Committee for study, and that speed limit checks and selective
enforcement programs have been conducted in the particular area.
The Administrative Assistant then requested the Public Works Director to report
upon the proposed street improvements on Orange Avenue, which when completed,
would probably eliminate most of these problems.
Discussion ensued relative to various other methods of alleviating the problems.
Councilms~ Harvey stated that he felt that some thought should be given to policing
the area during the first few weeks of school, as there has been a problem in the
past, with children walking to school along Orange Avenue and Juanits Street.
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Mayor Kanel stated that he had received a request from the Orange County
Co~,mittee on Constitution 0bservancerequesting that the week of September
17-23 be proclaimed as Constitution Week in the City. He stated that he had
also received a request from the Cypress Junior Wcmsn's Club that the week of
September 9-16 be proclaimed as Teacher Recognition Week in Cypress, and a request
from the Junior All-American Football League for an allocation of $50 to place a
promotional ad in the Junior All-American Football League Program.
It was m~ved by Councilmm~ Kenode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried tc place these items on the agenda for consideration at this time.
It was m~ved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to proclaim the week of September 17 through September 23, 1970 as
Constitution Week in the City of Cypress°
It was m~ved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Cou~,cilma~ Kenode and unanimously
ca=tied to proclaim the week of September 9 through September 16, 1970 as
Teacher Recognition Week in the City cf Cypress.
XZ was n~ved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to authorize an allocation of $50 to place a promotional ad in the 3unior
Ai~-Ame~ican Football League program.
csss.:
Maycr Kanet declared a recess at 5:25 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called back to order at 7:30 p~m~, on Monday, August 24, 1970, in
the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor John
Kenel presiding~
PRESENT: Mayor Kanel
ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo and Roberrs
ADJOURNMENT:
Due to the lack of a quorum, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p,m. to 8:00 aomo,
on Monday, August 31, 1970o
MAYOR THE CiTY 6F 'C'/I REss
CI "~L~RK"OF ~HE dI~Y OF CYPRESS
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